‘Eye improving now and yesterday he couldn’t look properly and now it’s almost perfect. We have to see. He’s still warming up and we will see. No problem. We had to prepare the team. Daniel is in top shape.’

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He added: ‘He should be and it is for sure. It’s deserved. Having Bobby there as an option is nice .’

The return of Sturridge to the team is the Englishman’s first start this season and marks a period of rejuvenation for the forward.

Firmino is okay to play (Picture: Rex Features)

It is also the first time since 25 November 2017 since Sturridge has started upfront for Liverpool.

Sturridge’s future at Liverpool seemed bleak when he was shipped out on loan to West Brom last season, but Klopp’s faith in the 29-year-old has been restored.

A goal on the opening day of the season against West Ham is Sturridge’s only strike so far, while Firmino has two goals in his last two games.

Henderson also comes back in (Picture: Sportimage)

Jordan Henderson has also been recalled to the starting line-up, while summer signing Naby Keita drops to the bench.